Not only are Twinkies returning, but consumers will be able to store the snack longer. The product’s shelf life will be boosted from 26 days to 45 days, according to the Associated Press. The previous company began producing longer lasting Twinkies shortly before it filed for bankruptcy.

Hostess has been utilizing social media and the Internet to promote the return of its products. HostessCakes.com contains a countdown clock ticking down the hours, minutes and seconds until the sugary snacks are back. PrepareYourCakeFace.com asks fans to take photos with Instagram or videos with Vine and share them with the hashtag #cakeface on Facebook and Twitter.

Hostess took a seven-month Facebook and Twitter hiatus from mid-November 2012 until mid-June, but began posting regularly on both social media sites last month.

What snacks are coming back?

Here’s the list of Hostess offerings as listed on the company’s Facebook page:

Twinkies

CupCakes

Ho Hos

Suzy Q’s

Ding Dongs

Donettes

Mini Muffins

Fruit Pie

Sno Balls

Zingers

Honey Bun

Cinnamon Roll

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Twinkies trivia

A package of Twinkies was originally included in the National Millennium Time Capsule created by President Bill Clinton’s White House Millennium Council. Twitters didn’t stand up to the test of being at the National Archives for an indefinite time, so they were removed from the archives and eaten, according to archivist David S. Ferriero.

Twinkies first showed up on the TV scene during “Howdy Doody” commercials. It’s been in movies like “Grease,” “Ghostbusters,” “Diehard” and “Zombieland.”

Not-so-fun nutritional facts

Twinkies might taste good, but it’s best not to overindulge in the sugary snack. Here’s the nutrititional information that might have health-conscious consumers thinking twice about loading up the shopping cart July15.